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Colors Podcast

Colors: A Dialogue on Race in America

Colors is a frank discussion about race. Join JJ Green, who is black and guests of different racial backgrounds as they discuss the challenges the nation faces as it struggles to heal and make meaningful changes for racial equality. It’s a safe, non-judgmental, apolitical space to discuss race. Join us.

Latest Episodes

208 | The quest for dignity and truth for Fortune, an enslaved African-American man
208 | The quest for dignity and truth for Fortune, an enslaved African-American man
John Mills, President and one of the founders of the Alex Breanne Corporation, rejoins us with an update about efforts to honor the man whose bones have had a major impact on American medicine. But some how we still don't know his ...
207 | The #BlackProstateCancerCheckChallenge
207 | The #BlackProstateCancerCheckChallenge
Charles Kwesi Neblett, President of Community Projects Inc. explains what it is and why it's so important to all Black men and their families and friends.Tweet us at @podcastcolors. Check out our partner program on international affairs, Global with JJ Green ...
206 | Tuskegee Airmen | Yvonne Mcgee talks about her life in the organization
206 | Tuskegee Airmen | Yvonne Mcgee talks about her life in the organization
McGee is the daughter of the late Tuskegee Airman, Brigadier General Charles McGee. She talks about his accomplishments and shares how she has made a name for herself in the organization as Co-chair of the Youth in Aviation Program (YIAP) East Coast ...
205 | Lead in the water at schools is a big problem -still.
205 | Lead in the water at schools is a big problem -still.
Silvia Foster Frau, National Investigative Reporter with the Washington Post joins us to discuss her what she reported recently. Tweet us at @podcastcolors. Check out our partner program on international affairs, Global with JJ Green on Substack. Please subscribe.Email us at ...
204 | The Tuskegee Airmen
204 | The Tuskegee Airmen
101 year old Lt. Col. Shelton "Ivan" Ware, an original member of the famed organization, joins us to discuss his military and Black-American experience. An amazing, funny, very thought provoking interview. Tweet us at @podcastcolors. Check out our partner program on international ...
203 | Race in America through the eyes of a young Black female journalist
203 | Race in America through the eyes of a young Black female journalist
Cheyenne Corin, from Philadelphia talks about her challenges as a young female journalist of color and gives some advice to others facing those same challenges. She also talks about family, how she grew up and the impact on her life.Tweet us ...
202 | Race in America and the race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump
202 | Race in America and the race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump
Shawn Turner, a former White House staffer and national security professional, discusses race in America during the 2024 Presidential election cycle.Tweet us at @podcastcolors. Check out our partner program on international affairs, Global with JJ Green on Substack. Please subscribe.Email ...
201 | What to say to people who say stuff like “the earth is flat”?
201 | What to say to people who say stuff like “the earth is flat”?
I asked Dr. Christopher Paul what to do? He is the Naval Postgraduate School inaugural Chair for Information. He's an expert in countering disinformation and misinformation. He essentially said the first thing to do is meet them where they are. This is ...
200 | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion gains being reversed
200 | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion gains being reversed
Naomi Ishisaka is The Seattle Times' assistant managing editor for diversity, inclusion and staff development. Her column "One of the biggest myths about racism, revealed" indicates a lot of people think racism is just "history". This is one you don't want to miss....
199 | What triggered the violent protests in Kenya and why the U.S needs to pay attention
199 | What triggered the violent protests in Kenya and why the U.S needs to pay attention
Dr. Auma Obama, the founder and chairwoman of the Auma Obama Foundation Sauti Kuu, joins us to explain what happened and why westerners -especially Americans need to may attention.    Tweet us at @podcastcolors. Check out our partner program on international affairs, ...